Change Photo Shuffle Frequency on iOS 16

The Photo Shuffle feature in iOS 16 allows iPhone users to cycle through a curated selection of personal photos directly on their Lock Screen. You can easily adjust how frequently these images change, with options ranging from every time you tap the screen to once per day. This guide provides the direct steps to configure your photo shuffle frequency to match your personal preference.

How to Change the Shuffle Frequency

Follow these steps to adjust how often your Lock Screen wallpaper rotates:

1. Unlock your iPhone using Face ID or Touch ID, but remain on the Lock Screen.
2. Press and hold the Lock Screen until the wallpaper gallery appears.
3. Swipe to the Photo Shuffle wallpaper you want to adjust and tap Customize at the bottom.
4. Tap the Lock Screen preview on the left side.
5. Tap the three-dot menu icon located in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
6. Select Shuffle Frequency from the pop-up menu.
7. Choose your preferred update interval:
   • Daily: Changes the photo once every 24 hours.
   • Hourly: Displays a new photo at the start of each hour.
   • On Wake: Cycles to a new photo every time you wake your iPhone screen.
   • On Tap: Switches the image only when you manually tap the screen.
8. Tap Done in the top-right corner, then tap the screen again to exit the customization gallery.

Your Lock Screen will now rotate through your chosen photo collection according to the new schedule.